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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1924
Page
4
The Evening Star based in Winchester Virginia publishes daily except Sundays and is distributed through the Evening Star Publishing Co. It is consolidated with the Morning News and several weekly papers including The Weekly News The Weekly nes and The Weekly Mirror.
Rates shown for advance payment by mail or carrier covering various terms. Prices include one year, six months, three months, and monthly options with figures such as 4.50 and 2.26. The fragment lists multiple terms and cents in small print.
The notice explains that the Associated Press is exclusively granted rights to use dispatches credited to it for republication. Local newspapers may reuse AP content with appropriate credit to the AP and the local paper.
The July first government forecast for the U S apple crop is seen as overstated by growers and officials in several states Virginia estimates suggest a crop near last year’s bumper level New York reports indicate weaker since 1 year Except for western box apples the crop is not larger than last year. The incorrect forecast harms growers who market direct and those who store apples.
The article argues that population mobility aids rapid business growth through newspaper ads. It notes many families relocate, bringing potential customers who search locally for goods and services as movers settle in. Advertisers should target these newcomers, as established reputations require time to build.
The speaker notes that constant trade from a stable store is fading as customers seek new outlets. Established customers once guaranteed annual sales are rare today. A merchant must continually seek new trade opportunities and advertising is the key to win it.
poem in a light verse tone decrying frantic agitation over public decline. narrator counsels calm, asserting peace and quiet can help endure looming woes and that yelling or doom talk will not fix evils. references to a banyan tree and gin ger tea evoke a tranquil idyl. Copyright.
The Star notes the passing of Aunt Mary Thompson and the fading of the old school of faithful colored people. The tribute recalls Aunt Mary’s eighteen years at Fort Loundeain and praises her shrewd kindness, praying she rests in peace as the last of a dignified era departs. Ocean City New Jersey correspondent K C G signs the tribute.
A July 18 gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Bywaters in Opequon Virginia celebrated their daughters Miss Virginia Bywaters and Miss Maude Bywaters. Guests enjoyed lawn and house games, then refreshments at midnight. Attendees included Odessa Baker Lucille Brumback Ruth Bywaters Margaret Bayliss Hilda Baylis Rebecca Lupton Laura Anderson Mildred Hawkins Pearl Hawkins Vivian Martin Maude Bywaters Louise Martin Beulah Malone Ethel Snapp Katharine Bayliss Elizabeth Bywaters Virginia Bywaters Jacob Snapp Lucian Brumback James Snapp Paul Ritter Jesse Snapp Raymond Edmondson Frank Peacemaker Elwood Martin Walter Baylis Marion Baylis Cecil Lupton Norman Dunn Carroll Hawkins and Robert Bywaters.
T F Flaherty of Boston Massachusetts arrives as an early apple buyer for the season. He represents D Crossley and Son exporter, shipping to Live 1 London Glasgow Hamburg and other ports. He stays at the George Washington Hotel with headquarters for the season and will be joined later by his daughter Catherine. He has kept in touch with crop and market conditions via The Star.
The Blue Ridge Transportation Company showcased a Pullman mounted on a White chassis in Winchester for advertising. The car, similar to Bright line models used between Baltimore and Cumberland, drew 20 to 25 officers and friends who dined at the George Washington Hotel, hosted by Cyrus Flook and Chief Barber of Hagerstown.
Mrs. Sullivan, an 88 year old New York figure, discusses modern women, independence, and suffrage. She recalls a long career with Nursery and Child's Hospital and charity work, noting education fuels political savvy and the changing role of women.
A profile recalls Mrs. Algenon Sidney Sullivan a thorough democrat and protector who helped shelter unmarried mothers with city aid. Her charitable work contrasts with her vast knowledge of history and world politics and her stance against women’s leisure in favor of public service.
The U S Railroad Labor Board in Chicago on July 28 postponed further hearings on the dispute between engine operatives and western carriers until September 8 to allow carriers time to compile statistics and historical data on the rules involved.
The board indicated it would establish in court its authority to summon and compel participation to submit the case to the tribunal. No representative of the labor brotherhood appeared before the board.
A rumor explodes as a gossiping observer turns attention to a new field of interest. The chatter shifts from the original tale to surrounding topics in a tight, lingering social note.
The July 9 1924 analysis by Penhiman Browne Baltimore shows coke with 3.47 percent moisture 7.44 percent volatile matter 74.79 percent fixed carbon and 14.30 percent ash. It’s valued near anthracite coal for domestic use with smokeless fire and quick heat. Limited stock, buy now and store for winter.
In Armel Virginia on July 28 a birthday surprise honored John B Legg who moved from Winchester. Sons and daughters organized a large noon meal with chicken roast beef Virginia ham salads pies ice cream and beverages for Mr Legg and guests including extended Legg family and in laws from Middle town Stephens City and other localities.
Walter Nichols, an old offender, was brought to this city last night by Sheriff Pannett from Culpeper Virginia where he was arrested for stealing Edmund Lupp ton’s automobile. The car was found in Culpeper county last week and Nichols admitted guilt. He faces a police court hearing tonight.
July notes from Armel Virginia record visits by Baltimore resident Master George Mitchell staying with J W Haymaker, Beulah Ramsburg and Martinsburg, Dellinger family at Meadow Mills, Roy White from Winchester, and births and family news including a son for Mr and Mrs J Welty and Syd Winchester visiting relatives.
Heavy selling of oil shares followed news of another mid continent crude cut by Prairie and Sinclair. The move spurred profit taking in other market sectors and produced an irregular noon appearance on the stock list in New York.
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